. This was never better than average, and only really appealed to heavier runners. For light- to midweight wearers it was too stiff, firm and unresponsive. With the Premier series, DMX air was replaced by DMX Foam, and that’s what you get in the Ultra.In fact, you

to far more runners than before.It's a definite improvement on the shoe it replaces – the 1220.Firstly, at 351g, it's a relatively light stability shoe so it really isn't just for big runners. That's been achieved thanks to New Balance's introduction of a

. With the 900, which offers stability and cushioning in a lightweight package, New Balance appears to be taking on Asics's DS-Trainer. That's great news for any runner looking for a stable shoe for racing and training.With its big two-density medial post, it

hard forefoot and narrow fit. The Miler, developed with the mile world record holder, Hicham El Guerrouj, replaces both, and is a more successful attempt at a lighter, caged Zoom shoe.Like the Spiridon, there’s a big Zoom Air unit in the rearfoot which

on heelstrike even for relatively neutral runners. So to combat this Nike has made some changes. Firstly, there's the addition of a 'traditional' second-density EVA in the midsole above the Shox unit. Next, the Shox columns on the medial side are now shorter

is quite hefty for a cushioned shoe. The fit of the shoe is good but, like the AdiStar Control, some runners will notice pressure under their arches from the hard plastic around the pods. Many are also likely to note that the PU pods make for a pretty firm

, you’d be better off with Saucony’s £70 GRID Omni 3 – which, incidentally, is Saucony’s nearest shoe to the old GRID Web, in its protective, easy-fitting way.In short The 3D Grid Web is a fine, high-mileage, everyday-training shoe for runners looking

Weight 383gEvaluation The Hurricane has long been one of Saucony's best models, offering a top-notch combination of cushioning, stability and smoothness. Over the years, the company has tended to go for gentle tweaks to the shoe, rather than wholesale change, and this is a trend ...

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